Yesterday, 26 August, I circulated details of the theft of a Tractor from Burnt Fen, Lakenheath. I am now circulating this message to Farm Watch across Suffolk as four tractors have now been stolen in the area between 21 and 27 August.

Overnight 26 to 27 August two Massey Ferguson tractors, AE08LUO and AE07HTX, were stolen from a farm in Station Road, Lakenheath.

Overnight 24 to 25 August a John Deere tractor AE56LUR was stolen from a farm at Burnt Fen, Lakenheath.

Overnight 21 to 22 August a John Deere Tractor AU05KNE and a John Deere rigid body teleporter were stolen from another farm at Lakenheath. The teleporter has since been recovered.

As you can see these vehicles are all quite new and, with the exception of the transporter, all are still missing.

Be particularly vigilant of unexpected callers on your farms, report anything suspicious to the police and ring 999 immediately if you need an urgent  police response.

If you have any information to help with this enquiry please telephone Mildenahll police on 01284 774100 or use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.


DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

In a combined effort to reduce property crime across West Suffolk residents and businesses are being encouraged to be vigilant with both vehicles and premises.

Take care when leaving vehicles, remember to remove anything attractive or valuable when leaving your vehicle, particularly mobile telephones, sat nav systems and music players. Dont forget to secure your vehicle and if possible leave it either in a garage or in a well lit area to deter thieves.

Remember It only takes a minute for a thief to strike, it only takes a minute for you to remove valuables from your car.

At home, as the evenings start to become darker remember that a light on a timer will make your home appear occupied in the evening. Keep garages, sheds and other outbuildings secure as well as remembering to lock up when you go out. And remember to be vigilant when dealing with unexpected callers. Always demand identification and do lot let anyone into your home that you do not know.

Remember Suffolk is one of the safest counties in England, together we will keep it that way.

Sgt Bob Chapman,
Police Direct